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Friday, July 30, 2021

July 30, 2021

This plant is known as Stokes' Aster,
It can grow cultivated or wild
To extend the bloom period, you can deadhead the plant
Then later collect seeds to get a Stokes' Aster child.

Special thanks to guest photographer and my sweetheart, David Simpson.

Location: Private residence, Blountston

Sources: https://www.fnps.org/plant/stokesia-laevis
https://www.thespruce.com/why-you-should-be-deadheading-plants-2132406

Photo © 2021 David Simpson and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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